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If you are a lawyer providing legal aid services and specialise in victim-related matters, and wish to be listed, please email your location and contact details to: legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date if you are already on the list and reach out to legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz for any updates.
For more information about legal aid and how to apply, please visit: Legal aid